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Dr. Kenneth Zahl, MD

Dr. Kenneth Zahl, MD

Pain Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Kenneth Zahl, MD is a pain medicine physician in Bethlehem, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus and Wayne Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

41 E Elizabeth Ave Rear Entrance Bethlehem, PA 18018
Telehealth available

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Dr. Zahl's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zahl

2.3
43 ratings, 7 with a written review
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He’s a brilliant doctor; but, his billing practices are sketchy. Look at all EOBs and work with your insurance company regarding out of pocket over charges.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Aug 19, 2021
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Dr. Zahl got to the root cause of my shoulder pain. My first in-office treatment for pain was easy and it really helped. It made a big difference! Dr. Zahl followed up by phone. The doctors I had out of state never followed up. Consequently, I will be back. Highly recommended! A+++
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Whitehall, PA – Jun 09, 2019
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I wish I could give zero stars. That's how bad an experience I had with Dr. Zahl. He was incredibly rude and cut me off whenever I tried to talk. I ran out of a prescription that he had written for me and when I tried to contact the office over a period of a few days asking to refill it, he answered the phone rudely (he often answers the phones himself) and basically told me that I was bothering him. So I found another doctor who actually listens to my needs (and answers my phone calls)!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Dec 29, 2018
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Be warned about this Doctor, Medical License REVOKED in two states. Seems that this site is bias, and does not warn consumers.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Shirley miller in Stroudsburg – Aug 01, 2017
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Dr. Zahl is a great Doctor. I am a nurse, and I don't let just anyone preform procedures on me, and I trust him to stay atop the latest research and provide me with exceptional pain management. You might have to wait a while in his office, and it might seem like he's rushing at times, but he just has a different way of practicing medicine. When you are in a rut and need help, he will call you from his cell phone at his kid's soccer game to talk you off a ledge...and that's what matters.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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New Holland, PA – Jul 07, 2017
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Very long wait time in waiting room, then long time in back room. Felt rushed once he finally comes in and then he leaves to see another patient and forgets who I was and there for when came back. Has condescending attitude about asking questions. I stopped going there. I don't recommend his office.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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john Doe in Bangor, PA – Jan 03, 2017
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I have been in chronic pain for over 10 years. Within those 10 years I've been to multiple doctors in various States .I have been a patient of Dr.Zahls since 2012 on and off . Dr . Zahls treatment plans have been the ONLY thing to help me. He continuously monitors pain and ensures comfortability with out over or under prescribing medications as well as exploring alternative options of relieving pain. Dr. Zahl and his office staff Debbie and Corina have absolutely been the best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Lisa Conti in Albrighsville – Dec 03, 2016
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care philosophy

Pain Medicine looks for then treats the cause. Pain Management is a revolving door.
  • Pain Medicine

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Hospital University Of Pennsylvania

    Residency Hospital, 1984
  • Suny Brooklyn

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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  • Brown Scholar NYU, 1977

  • Founders Day Award NYU, 1977

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Locations

Practice

Office41 E Elizabeth Ave Rear Entrance Bethlehem, PA 18018
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Pocono Urology Assoc175 E Brown St Ste 102 East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus

    100 St Lukes Ln
    Stroudsburg, PA 18360
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus

    801 Ostrum St
    Bethlehem, PA 18015
    Recipient of 45
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd
    Allentown, PA 18103
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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